Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. Also employed in the research of organic semiconductors and functional polymers due to its rigid, planar backbone and electron-transport properties. Commonly utilized in laboratory settings for the preparation of ligands and catalysts in homogeneous catalysis.